Current Press Releases

BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch will proudly exhibit Nature Impressions, a collection of paintings by local artist Ray Haworth, throughout the month of April.  Mr. Haworth’s subject matter and painting styles are wide-ranging. “The goal,” he explained, “is to establish a sense of place, a special mood, or just a beautiful setting.”  After devoting nearly four decades to pencil drawings and watercolors, Mr.... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Britini D’Angelo, whose revelations about autism on the CBS reality show Big Brother vaulted her to prominence among a new generation of advocates, is the newest addition to the Ocean County Library’s 2022 Autism Resources Fair. She will deliver a virtual keynote discussion, 2 PM Saturday, April 9.  During the Big Brother Season 23 finale, Britini revealed that she holds a fourth-degree karate black belt, that she’s a... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is excited to announce the arrival of a new limited edition library card design featuring “Baby Yoda,” also called “Grogu” or “The Child,” the breakout star of the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian. Cards, for new and existing Library members, will be available at all 21 Ocean County Library branches and reading centers beginning Monday, March 28. In addition to spotlighting the beloved character, the... Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch is proud to present the return of Jersey shore guitarist Pete Wagula in a live performance of acoustic blues, jazz, and bottleneck guitar, 2:30 PM Saturday, March 26. Wagula’s spring concert marks his first appearance at the Berkeley Branch since 2018. He will feature new, original tunes from his upcoming third solo release, tentatively titled Homecoming. “Bitten by the guitar... Read More